Heart (Chinese medicine)
The Heart is one of the zàng organs stipulated by Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is a functionally defined entity and not equivalent to the pericardium or the anatomical organ of the same name.
In the context of the zang-fu concept
As a zàng, the Heart is considered the Emperor of all the zung-fu and Regarding its stipulated functions, the Heart- ‘’stores‘’ the shén, and is usually translated as mind or consciousness.
- governs xuě and vessels/meridians
- opens into the tongue
- reflects in facial complexion, the glow and radiance.
- governs joy